wearing down (Meaning)

wearing down

to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure

Exhaustion was wearing down his resolve, making every step heavier.
The constant criticism was wearing down her self-esteem.
The relentless rain was wearing down the stone walls of the ancient castle.
The constant pain from her injured leg was wearing down her patience.
The economic recession was wearing down the financial stability of many businesses.
The bitter cold was wearing down the hikers, their spirits dwindling with each gust.
The relentless barking of the dog was wearing down the neighbors' nerves.
The aging machinery was wearing down, causing frequent breakdowns in the factory.
The relentless stress of the job was wearing down the employee's mental health.
The constant travel was wearing down his physical endurance, making him long for a break.

to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure

laying up,grinding (down), wearing out, damaging, hurting, impairing,breaking down, washing out, injuring, harming

strengthening, beefing (up), recruiting, fortifying, invigorating, hardening,energizing, vitalizing, toughening,rejuvenating

Exhaustion was wearing down his resolve, making every step heavier.

The constant criticism was wearing down her self-esteem.

The relentless rain was wearing down the stone walls of the ancient castle.

The constant pain from her injured leg was wearing down her patience.